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Where Were the Planets on January 15, 1950?
Quick Answer
On January 15, 1950, the Sun was in Capricorn (24°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 15, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°05' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°13' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°46'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 18°10'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 29°46'59" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 18°14'17" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 6°54'41" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 9°50'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 19°11'52" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 2°05'19" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 17°21'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°30'37" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 11°20'43" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on January 15, 1950
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury re-enters Capricorn (retrograde) | Leaves Aquarius |
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